Flood-Hit Porajhar Women Craft Herbal Abir for Holi, Rebuilding Lives

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News18•11-02-2026, 19:59
Flood-Hit Porajhar Women Craft Herbal Abir for Holi, Rebuilding Lives
- •Women in flood-affected Porajhar, Siliguri, are making herbal abir from natural ingredients like spinach, beetroot, and carrots for Holi.
- •The initiative, supported by 'Siliguri Unique Foundation', aims to help residents recover from last October's devastating floods.
- •Over two quintals of chemical-free, skin-safe abir have already been produced, with demand increasing due to its natural composition and origin.
- •Orders are coming from schools, BSF, and CRPF camps, with abir priced affordably at approximately 250 rupees per kilogram.
- •Most profits will go to flood-affected women and 'Vidyachhaya' students, symbolizing hope and a new beginning for the community.
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